My husband and I are dealing with my chronic illness diagnosis and we can't agree on treatment approaches — he wants me to try every specialist and experimental option while I'm feeling overwhelmed by the medical system and want to focus on managing symptoms. We're both scared but pulling in opposite directions and it's affecting how I advocate for myself in appointments.
More people experience this than they realize.
Different risk tolerances and coping strategies are creating conflict that undermines the patient's ability to make clear decisions about their own care.
“Where Are You with Being an informed and empowered patient?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.